White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis)

Summary

• Status in VT: Increased by 4% (160 to 166 blocks). Greatest increase in Northeastern Highlands.
• Data from other research: FBMP: 6.8% (P < 0.01)
• Conservation status: State rank S5B; S5N
• Other atlases: NY: 3%; PA: 13%; MD: 44%; ON: 20%
• VT’s role in North American range: VT is within the core of the range.
• Causes of change since first Atlas: Adjust well to human presence (?); maturation of forest.
• Management/Monitoring recommendations:No current recommendations.

Population Trends

First Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas (1976-1981)

Species Account

Second Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas (2003 – 2007)

Change in Distribution

Links

Vermont eBird

Encyclopedia of Life

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